Appeal Court Voids Electoral Act Provisions on Party Primaries, Membership Register

Appeal Court Voids Electoral Act Provisions on Party Primaries, Membership Register

Headlines: Electoral Act Provisions Struck Down!, Court Curbs INEC’s Powers! The Court of Appeal in Abuja has invalidated key sections of the Electoral Act 2026, impacting political parties’ primary elections and membership registers. Sections 77(5), (6), (7) and 84(2) were deemed unconstitutional, conflicting with parties’ rights to nominate candidates. This decision comes just six months before Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

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